Nearly 250 design enthusiasts and patrons of the arts attended the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts’ annual Empty House Party on Friday. Held at the Boddy House on the grounds of Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, the event marked the debut of the 55th Pasadena Showcase House of Design.
The soiree, chaired by Marilyn Anderson and Vikki Sung, treated guests and media to a sneak peak of the Hollywood Regency style, 12,000-square-foot historic mansion. Designed by celebrated architect James E. Dolena, the grand interior and landscape architecture radiate from a central sphere, extending to numerous rooms with magnificent views. In the upcoming months, 26 design firms will usher the historic estate into the 21st century.
During the evening, guests mingled among the design spaces glimpsing the various design concepts while enjoying an impressive selection of culinary offerings from the Patina Restaurant Group.
The 2019 Showcase House will be held from April 21-May 19 (house tours are closed on Mondays). Tickets go on sale today and cost between $35-$50. The ticket includes complimentary off-site parking and a short shuttle service. Shops at Showcase will feature 29 vendors and pop-ups. Designer Talks, an Art Gallery dedicated to California painters, the Camellia Cocktail Lounge and Maple Restaurant round out a full day experience. Proceeds benefit arts and music programs throughout Southern California. For more information, visit pasadenashowcase.org.
The soiree, chaired by Marilyn Anderson and Vikki Sung, treated guests and media to a sneak peak of the Hollywood Regency style, 12,000-square-foot historic mansion. Designed by celebrated architect James E. Dolena, the grand interior and landscape architecture radiate from a central sphere, extending to numerous rooms with magnificent views. In the upcoming months, 26 design firms will usher the historic estate into the 21st century.
During the evening, guests mingled among the design spaces glimpsing the various design concepts while enjoying an impressive selection of culinary offerings from the Patina Restaurant Group.
The 2019 Showcase House will be held from April 21-May 19 (house tours are closed on Mondays). Tickets go on sale today and cost between $35-$50. The ticket includes complimentary off-site parking and a short shuttle service. Shops at Showcase will feature 29 vendors and pop-ups. Designer Talks, an Art Gallery dedicated to California painters, the Camellia Cocktail Lounge and Maple Restaurant round out a full day experience. Proceeds benefit arts and music programs throughout Southern California. For more information, visit pasadenashowcase.org.
